PYP Coordinator - Christopher Frost
As PYP Coordinator, Mr Chris' job is to generally oversee the running of the Exhibition and to assist the Grade 5 teachers wherever that need may arise. One of his jobs is to ensure that the UNIS Exhibition adheres to all of the IB standards and practices and also the IB Exhibition Guidelines. Mr Chris will attend Exhibition planning meetings and will help to organize and then attend parent information sessions. It is his job to check that all documentation of the Exhibition is up-to-date and to let teachers' know if something needs improved or edited. His specific roles include: overseeing the Exhibition website - he will check that each year sections are updated. Mr. Chris will post weekly reflections and add photos and/or videos in the 'Watch it Unfold' section of this website. He will ensure it is looking good and informative. Mr Chris will also invite other schools to the Exhibition specifically Hanoi International School who are another local PYP school.
ES Librarian - Julie Conroy
Ms. Conroy, Elementary School Librarian, is responsible for assisting Grade 5 students during the Exhibition with various aspects of research including: Aid students on how to access and use UNIS Library electronic databases and print resources as well as Internet sites outside of UNIS. Promotion of Academic Honesty through an understanding of plagiarism and copyright and by encouraging students to correctly give credit to sources used; provision of citation, attribution and Works Cited using proper MLA format
Information Technology Integration Specialist - Michelle Matias
Michelle assists all of the students with their technological challenges throughout the exhibition. Michelle will also be working with groups who elect a Media Arts format as their Art choice to express themselves. For more detail see the Art Component and Media Arts section of this website.
Grade 5 PE Teacher - Andrew Dutton
During the exhibition unit the Grade 5 PE teachers will be teaching students about cooperation. This is through their Adventure Challenge PE, unit of inquiry.
Grade 5 Visual Art Teacher - Patricia Dingelstad
Trish will be working with groups who elect a Visual Arts format as their Art choice to express themselves. For more detail see the Art Component and Visual Arts section of this website.
Grade 5 Music Teacher - Sally Oxenberry
Sally will be working with groups who elect a Music format as their Art choice to express themselves. For more detail see the Art Component and Music section of this website.
Grade 5 Drama Teacher - Zippy
Sally will be working with groups who elect a Music format as their Art choice to express themselves. For more detail see the Art Component and Drama section of this website.
Grade 5 English Additional Language Support
Ms Genevieve will continue as usual to support English as an Additional Language Learners.
Learning Support -Kelly Bohanon
Ms Kelly will continue as usual to support learners with their needs..
French Department - Ms Claire, Laurie & Clemence
Each Exhibition group must use a language other than English in their final presentation as such the French Department has a role.
Vietnamese Department
Each Exhibition group must use a language other than English in their final presentation as such the French Department has a role.
Grade 5 Teaching Assistants - Tran Thao Nguyen & Phuong Thao Nguyen
Nguyen and Thao have wide,supportive roles helping out with the Exhibition.One specific rolll they undertake is to insert a slideshop of the best photographs of each week's activities into the Watch It Unfold section of this website.
How does the IB describe the roles of teachers?
Role of teacher
Teachers will:
• have an understanding of the purpose and requirements of the exhibition from the outset of the process
• initiate, facilitate and guide the exhibition process; teachers should facilitate the process of the exhibition rather than teaching directly, with the exception of particular skills and/or knowledge that is required in order for the students to proceed with their chosen inquiry
• provide support for student inquiries, enabling students to overcome any problems encountered in the process
• plan collaboratively with other teachers
• communicate regularly with students, parents and other participants
• act as mentors as required or appropriate
• develop essential agreements with students regarding academic honesty to ensure that they are taking responsibility for their learning and being principled in the resources they are using; mentors and parents should be informed of these agreements
• encourage students to use a balance of primary and secondary sources; help students to access information; and ensure they know how to cite sources used in research
• ensure the participation of all students by considering their interests, accommodating learning styles and needs, and by determining prior knowledge
• empower the students to feel able to take action as a result of the exhibition
• assess the exhibition process ensuring all the essential elements are include
• keep detailed records of the processes involved including ongoing reflection
• encourage and join in with students to celebrate their learning.
PYP Exhibition Guidelines (IB 2008) p.3
Teachers will:
• have an understanding of the purpose and requirements of the exhibition from the outset of the process
• initiate, facilitate and guide the exhibition process; teachers should facilitate the process of the exhibition rather than teaching directly, with the exception of particular skills and/or knowledge that is required in order for the students to proceed with their chosen inquiry
• provide support for student inquiries, enabling students to overcome any problems encountered in the process
• plan collaboratively with other teachers
• communicate regularly with students, parents and other participants
• act as mentors as required or appropriate
• develop essential agreements with students regarding academic honesty to ensure that they are taking responsibility for their learning and being principled in the resources they are using; mentors and parents should be informed of these agreements
• encourage students to use a balance of primary and secondary sources; help students to access information; and ensure they know how to cite sources used in research
• ensure the participation of all students by considering their interests, accommodating learning styles and needs, and by determining prior knowledge
• empower the students to feel able to take action as a result of the exhibition
• assess the exhibition process ensuring all the essential elements are include
• keep detailed records of the processes involved including ongoing reflection
• encourage and join in with students to celebrate their learning.
PYP Exhibition Guidelines (IB 2008) p.3